rev 4 marine offshore operations manual - sep 2013

MARINE

OFFSHORE OPERATIONS

MANUAL

QPR – MRL - MAN

Rev. 4.0 – September 2013 of 53

PREFACE

This Manual has been designed to give guidance to Masters, vessel Owners, Operators and QP Personnel involved in Marine Operations within Qatar Petroleum’s Operating Areas and to familiarise other interested parties with the Marine Department’s current Operating Procedures. The Marine Department’s aim is for each vessel Operator to conduct their duties in an efficient and professional manner observing safe working practices, minimising associated risk to personnel and facilities whilst contributing to protecting and preserving the environment. This Manual does not replace or supersede official Governmental Laws or any Regional or International Regulations. ORIGINAL SIGNED

MANAGER

MARINE DEPARTMENT QATAR PETROLEUM

Qatar


TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 OFFSHORE AREA ................................................................................................ 5

2.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 5

2.1 QATAR PETROLEUM – MAIN OPERATIONAL AREAS ................................................................. 6 2.2 CLIMATOLOGY ................................................................................................................................. 8

2.2.1 General ...................................................................................................................................... 8 2.2.2 Historical .................................................................................................................................... 9

2.3 TERMINOLOGY ............................................................................................................................... 10

3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................ 12

3.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................ 12 3.2 QP MARINE DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................ 12

3.2.1 QP Marine Contact Numbers ................................................................................................... 12 3.3 VESSEL AND BARGE MASTERS RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................... 13 3.4 CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................................... 13 3.5 MOBILIZATION DOCUMENTATION .............................................................................................. 13

3.5.1 Customs & Immigration Clearance .......................................................................................... 13 3.5.2 Travel Documents .................................................................................................................... 13 3.5.3 Offshore Permits ...................................................................................................................... 13 3.5.4 Identification Documents ......................................................................................................... 14

3.6 QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR MARINE CREW ...................................................... 14

4.0 COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTING ............................................................. 14

4.1 OPERATING FREQUENCIES ......................................................................................................... 14 4.2 QP RADIO STATIONS .................................................................................................................... 15 4.3 RADIO EQUIPMENT........................................................................................................................ 15

4.3.1 Permanent fixed sets on Vessels, Barges and Rigs ............................................................... 15 4.3.2 Mobile Hand Sets (Walkie-Talkies) ......................................................................................... 16

4.4 DAILY MARINE REPORTING ......................................................................................................... 16 4.4.1 Vessel Movements .................................................................................................................. 16 4.4.2 Reporting Sequence ................................................................................................................ 17 4.4.3 Daily Reports to QP Marine Department ................................................................................. 18 4.4.4 Defect Reporting ...................................................................................................................... 18 4.4.5 Oil Spill Reporting .................................................................................................................... 18 4.4.6 P.O.B. Reporting ..................................................................................................................... 19 4.4.7 Monthly Reporting .................................................................................................................... 19

4.5 RADIO PROTOCOL......................................................................................................................... 19 4.5.1 Radio Silence ........................................................................................................................... 20 4.5.2 Additional Requirements .......................................................................................................... 20

4.6 WEATHER FORECASTS ................................................................................................................ 20 4.7 EMERGENCIES ............................................................................................................................... 21

5.0 RAS LAFFAN JETTY OPERATIONS .................................................................. 21

6.0 HALUL ISLAND OPERATIONS .......................................................................... 21

6.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................ 21 6.2 E.T.A. – NON ROUTINE VESSELS ................................................................................................ 22 6.3 LIABILITY ........................................................................................................................................ 22 6.4 COSTS ............................................................................................................................................. 23 6.5 OPERATING LIMITATIONS ............................................................................................................ 23 6.6 DRAFT LIMITATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 23 6.7 HALUL ISLAND EMERGENCIES ................................................................................................... 24

6.7.1 Field Craft Alongside Halul ...................................................................................................... 24 6.7.2 Chartered Craft Alongside or just off Halul Island ................................................................... 24 6.7.3 Tankers Loading or Discharging at Halul SBM's ..................................................................... 24

7.0 OFFSHORE OPERATIONS ................................................................................. 24

8.0 GENERAL OPERATING REQUIREMENTS ........................................................ 25

8.1 ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................................................... 25 8.2 EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................................................... 25


8.3 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ............................................................................................ 25 8.4 CERTIFICATES ............................................................................................................................... 26 8.5 MANUALS, PUBLICATIONS AND DIAGRAMS ............................................................................. 26 8.6 GENERAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................... 27

8.6.1 Vessel Cranes ......................................................................................................................... 27 8.6.2 Helideck ................................................................................................................................... 27 8.6.3 Fendering ................................................................................................................................. 27

8.7 NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................................ 27 8.8 MEDICAL STORES ......................................................................................................................... 28 8.9 ACCOMMODATION ........................................................................................................................ 28 8.10 MACHINERY SPACES .................................................................................................................... 29 8.11 SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................... 29

8.11.1 General Requirements ............................................................................................................. 29 8.12 SPECIFIC VESSEL TYPE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................. 30

8.12.1 D.P. Vessels ............................................................................................................................ 30 8.12.2 Barges ...................................................................................................................................... 30 8.12.3 Safety Standby Vessels ........................................................................................................... 30 8.12.4 Supply Vessel Operations ....................................................................................................... 31 8.12.5 Drilling Rigs .............................................................................................................................. 31 8.12.6 Drilling Rig/Barge Minimum Distances .................................................................................... 31

9.0 INSPECTIONS ..................................................................................................... 32

9.1 PRE MOBILISATION INSPECTION ................................................................................................ 32 9.2 OPERATIONAL INSPECTIONS ...................................................................................................... 33 9.3 PORT STATE CONTROL INSPECTIONS ...................................................................................... 33 9.4 HELICOPTER OPERATIONS ......................................................................................................... 33 9.5 HOT WORK ...................................................................................................................................... 33 9.6 WASTE COLLECTION & DISPOSAL ............................................................................................. 34

10.0 ANCHORING OR MOORING IN THE OPERATIONAL AREA ............................. 34

10.1 RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................................................................ 34 10.2 SUBMISSION OF ANCHOR PATTERNS ....................................................................................... 35

10.2.1 Notice Required to approve anchor Patterns .......................................................................... 35 10.2.2 Alterations to Approved Anchor Patterns ................................................................................ 35

10.3 NIGHT WORKING ............................................................................................................................ 35 10.4 FORMAT OF ANCHOR PATTERNS ............................................................................................... 36 10.5 MOORING TO OR ANCHORING ADJACENT TO FIXED STRUCTURES .................................... 37

10.5.1 Mooring to Fixed Structures..................................................................................................... 37 10.5.2 Marine Crafts Under 1000 M/T Displacement ......................................................................... 37 10.5.3 Vessels Over 1000 M/T Displacement .................................................................................... 37 10.5.4 Damage Prevention Buoys ...................................................................................................... 38 10.5.5 Anchoring and Mooring at Production Stations and Halul ....................................................... 38 10.5.6 Mooring and unmooring of marine vessels at PS-1/2/3 .......................................................... 39 10.5.7 Mooring Buoys ......................................................................................................................... 39

10.6 ANCHOR HANDLING VESSELS .................................................................................................... 39 10.7 ANCHORING AND MOORING EQUIPMENT ................................................................................. 40 10.8 GENERAL ANCHORING REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................. 40

10.8.1 Wires in Close Proximity to Fixed Structures .......................................................................... 46

11.0 OTHER REFERENCES ....................................................................................... 47

11.1 REVISIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 47

12.0 APPENDICES ...................................................................................................... 47

12.1 LIST OF CERTIFICATES ................................................................................................................ 47 12.2 LIST OF MANUALS, PUBLICATIONS AND DRAWINGS.............................................................. 48 12.3 NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................................ 49 12.4 MACHINERY SPACES REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................... 50 12.5 STCW CERTIFICATION FOR CONTRACT VESSELS .................................................................. 51


1.0 OFFSHORE AREA

2.0 INTRODUCTION

This Manual is applicable to all marine units, including vessels, barges and rigs, whether self-propelled or non self-propelled, operating in Qatar Petroleum’s operating area. This area includes all Qatar Offshore Oil and Gas fields and Halul Island Qatar Petroleum is an ISO 9001/2008, ISO 14001/2004 and OHSAS 18001/2007 accredited Company.


2.1 QATAR PETROLEUM – MAIN OPERATIONAL AREAS

a) Idd El Sharghi Field North and South Dome) (IS) - Crude Oil and Gas

This field is located approximately 10 NM S of Halul. It is operated by OXY Qatar as part of a joint venture production sharing agreement with The State of Qatar. QP offers technical and logistics support to the joint venture. The field is controlled from PS-1 production station centred on: -

25° 30' (N) 52° 23' (E)

b) Maydan Mahzam Field (MM) - Crude Oil and Gas

This field located approximately 8 NM SE of Halul. It is operated by QP and is controlled from PS-2 production station centred on:-

25° 36' (N) 52° 32' (E)

c) Bul Hanine Field (BH) - Crude Oil and Gas

This field located approximately 22 NM SE of Halul. It is operated by QP and is controlled from PS-3 production station centred on:-

25° 26' (N) 52° 44' (E)

d) North Field Alpha - Gas

This field located approximately 58 NM NW of Halul. This field is operated by QP and is controlled from PS-4 production station centred on: -

26° 32' (N) 51° 57' (E)

e) Halul Island - Crude Oil

The Island is operated by QP. This is the main offshore crude oil storage facility for the produced crude oil from the three southern QP fields and the Elf development at "Al Khalij Field". In addition, Crude oil is received into the islands storage from tankers loaded at "Al Shaheen Field". QP Halul Terminal Department controls the crude oil storage, export and import operations. QP Marine controls all the marine operations, including tanker pilotage, vessel movements and Halul Harbour. Halul Island is centred on: -

25° 40' (N) 52° 25' (E)

f) North Field Bravo - Gas

This field is located approximately 5.0 NM South East of North Field Alpha. It is operated by QATAR GAS and is controlled from the North Field Bravo production station centred on:-

26° 29' (N) 52° 02 (E)


g) Ras Gas Alpha.

This field is located approximately 6.0 NM north of North Field Alpha. Operated by RASGAS

26° 38' (N) 57° 59' (E)

h) Al Shaheen Field - Crude Oil

This field is located approximately 4 NM NE of North Field Alpha. It is operated by MAERSK OIL QATAR and is controlled from the Al Shaheen Terminal FSOs "FSO Asia” and “FSO Africa" located at: -

26° 35' (N) 52° 00' (E)

i) Al Khalij Field - Crude Oil

This field is located approximately 22 NM NE of Halul Island. Production is through Halul. QP and TOTAL (Qatar) jointly operate this field located at:

25° 57' (N) 52° 42' (E)

j) Al Karkara Field - Crude Oil

This field is operated by QATAR PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT CO. It is located approximately 32 NM S of Halul. The contact is the “Delta Explorer”. The field is centred on: -

25° 08' (N) 52° 27' (E)

k) Al Rayyan Field - Crude Oil and Gas

This field is located approximately 22 NM W of North Field Alpha. It is operated by OCCIDENTAL (OXY) and has the FSO “Falcon Spirit” on station, controlled from the Al Morjan Platform located in position:-

26° 39' (N) 51° 34' (E)

l) Dukhan Field - Crude Oil and Gas (onshore)

This is an onshore oilfield operated by QP and is located on the East coast of the State of Qatar. Exports from the Onshore Fields are through pipeline to Mesaieed Port.

m) Al Bunduq - Crude Oil and Gas This is an offshore oilfield operated by ARCO (Abu Dhabi) and is production is shared between Qatar and Abu Dhabi. It is located to the east of Al Karkara and the "A-Structure". Export is directly to Abu Dhabi.


n) Ras Laffan - LNG and Condensate Export Terminal (onshore) Supply Base This is a process and export facility handling production from North Field Alpha, Bravo and Charlie developments. It is located onshore some 80 Km North of Doha. The Port has expanded recently accepting varied commercial traffic including a Dry Dock. This is the main Support Base for QP's offshore Operations. Marine Department offshore vessel schedulers (SOC) are based there. Two SBM’s for the export of field condensate are located at an approximate position centred at 26 01 N and 052 04 E.

o) Mesaieed - Crude Oil, LNG and Condensate Export Terminal (onshore)

This is a process and export facility handling Oil and Gas production from Dukhan and other onshore fields as well as Gas from the North Field Alpha, Bravo and Charlie developments. It is located onshore some 35 Km South of Doha. Limited Ship repair facilities are available.

p) Ras Abu Aboud - Offshore Support Base (onshore)

The use of the Ras Abu Aboud Jetty has been discontinued and is no longer open to commercial activities. The Offshore Operations Offices are sited here with the Marine Department based in Buildings 12 and 13.

2.2 CLIMATOLOGY

2.2.1 General The Arabian Gulf is subject to extremes of temperature and environmental conditions and these have a profound effect on Marine operations in the area. Seawater temperatures offshore can range from 20° Celsius in winter to 37° Celsius in summer. Normal ambient air temperatures (shade) range from 10° Celsius in winter to (+) 50° Celsius in summer. Extreme highs in excess of 55° Celsius have been recorded and un-shaded areas can attain much higher temperatures. Extreme lows to -3° have also been recorded. Seasonal periods of very high humidity (up to 100%) occur, mostly in August and September, although these are normally associated with a somewhat reduced ambient temperature (40° - 45 Celsius). The winds are mainly light and various with the adverse weather conditions being predominantly NW’ly. The worst weather months are usually from the end of November until March. Sudden gales may be experienced during April, until mid June. The Shamal, (NW gales) can last for between 3 to 7 days. During the summer months it is hot and dry and is accompanied by a low pressure over NW India. In winter the Shamal is more severe, reaching force 9. Warnings of the Shamal or changes in the weather are received at Halul and may be obtained on request. Heavy dust storms occur, normally with South Westerly winds during spring and early summer, and these can last for periods of four days or more. Even on comparatively still days, fine dust is held in suspension in the atmosphere.


During the early part of the year (March, April, May), and under certain conditions, the area is affected by line squalls that tend to last for between 6 and 12 hours. These squalls are associated with severe wind effects (60 knots+) and violent shifts in wind direction. They are seldom forecast accurately. Therefore any marine operations taking place during this period should take into account the possibility of being affected by such a squall without warning. The seawater quality is particularly severe in this region with a higher than usual salt content conducive to excessive corrosion and oxidization. Tidal streams can reach over two knots at times and frequently exceed one and a half knots on both ebb and flood. The average tidal range is 0.9 - 1.5 m. From the above it can be seen that operating under these conditions places a heavy burden on both personnel and equipment, and that special measures should be taken as appropriate to minimise any detrimental effects. 2.2.2 Historical

An annual summary is produced of the number of days during which the sea height has exceeded 4ft. This is deemed to be the sea height at which sensitive marine operations such as rig-moving and offshore construction work are compromised and may be interrupted.

More detailed information is available from the Meteorology section of the Qatar Department of Civil Aviation and Meteorology.

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5

10

15

20

25

JAN. FEB. MAR. APR. MAY JUN. JUL. AUG. SEP. OCT. NOV. DEC.

Weather Records - Downtime Days

2013

Average

2012

2011


2.3 TERMINOLOGY

QP : Qatar Petroleum Drilling Rig :A Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit. The term refers to the overall

and complete operational structure. Refer to the Marine Department's "RIGMOVE MANUAL"

Barge :This term refers to non-elevating displacement hulls commonly

used for supply, pipe laying and construction operations. It also refers to the triangular shaped 'body' of a drilling rig.

Jack-up Accommodation Barge : To be considered the same as a Drilling Rig. Leg : One of the 3 or more supports for a jack-up barge or rig when in

the operational condition. Helideck : Helicopter landing area on a vessel, barge or drilling rig. Spud cans :The tanks (frequently tapered and fitted with reinforced "coral"

points) at the lower extremity of the legs on which the rig rests when jacked up, and which prevent undue penetration of the legs into the seabed.

Wellhead Jacket : Steel piled structure rising from seabed to above the sea

surface and housing risers, X-mas trees and control lines. Flow lines : Pipelines joining wellheads to Production Stations and or

satellite jackets, export/inter field lines. Production Station : Steel piled, space framed, structure rising from seabed to above

the sea surface and housing production facilities, living quarters, control lines, flaring facilities etc.

Subsea Completion : Wellhead rising above seabed but not reaching surface (also termed Underwater Completion).

D.S.V. : Dive Support Vessel (Conventional or Dynamically positioned) Workboat : Vessel designed to provide a stable marine platform for offshore

light construction support work. Normally provided with a crane and workshop facilities.

Standby Vessel :Vessel tasked with providing standby duties at offshore

locations and whose principal role is the saving of life. Chart Datum : The level of water selected as a Datum point for any location.

This is normally the lowest astronomical tide. The height of tide listed in tidal predictions is added to, or subtracted from, chart datum (for that point) to obtain total water depth at any time.


O.I.M. : Offshore Installation Manager. Person designated by owners to be in overall charge of the barge or rig. Occasionally referred to as "Barge Manager".

Barge Engineer : The Person designated to be in charge of all maintenance on a

rig or barge. He is normally responsible for jacking operations although this varies with Owner / Operator practice.

Company Man :The Clients (QP) Project Representative onboard the rig, barge

or vessel. (may be substituted by other personnel with prior agreement with QP).

Manager, Marine :The Manager of QP Marine Department and person designated

by QP to manage marine activities in QP controlled areas. Marine Officer :A Senior employee of QP Marine Department, acting under the

direction of the Manager, Marine Department. Tow Master :The QP Marine Officer designated by the Manager, Marine

Department as being responsible for directing movements and actions of towing vessels assigned to Barge and Drilling Rig movements within QP operating areas and for positioning the barge in the correct location with respect to platforms, wellhead jackets or other work locations as required.

Rig Mover :He is responsible for planning the move from the marine

perspective. Commonly referred to as "Rigmover" when moving jack-up drilling units.

SOC :The Supply Operations Coordinator(s), QP staff responsible for

scheduling supply operations, based at Ras Laffan Port. Warranty Surveyor :Surveyor attending rig or barge move on behalf of the assured,

who is normally the rig or barge owner, in order to monitor the manner in which the move is performed. The Warranty Surveyor has no executive authority onboard the rig or barge. He is expected to submit recommendations to the assureds’ representative in order that the unit is operated in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with the rig or barge's operating manual and previously agreed procedures.

O.I.S. :The Offshore Installation Supervisor (O.I.S.). Senior Staff

employee of QP Production Department, acting under the direction of the Production Manager, and designated to be person in charge of operations in a particular oil field area.


3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 GENERAL

QP considers that all persons engaged on Offshore marine operations in the support of oil and gas exploration and production are qualified and responsible for ensuring that their duties are carried out in a safe and efficient manner. This manual mainly covers routine and foreseeable events. There will inevitably be instances where this information will not be applicable. In these circumstances, the individual should follow the procedures contained herein as much as possible but should not limit his actions when it becomes apparent that this information does not necessarily cover the particular circumstance the individual finds himself in. It is stressed in the strongest possible terms that the safety of navigation, and hence the safety of life, property and the environment, takes absolute priority over all other considerations. Unsafe acts or working in unsafe conditions must be avoided at all times.

3.2 QP MARINE DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

QP Marine Department is responsible for providing advice and for the monitoring of all marine activities offshore in the support of oil and gas exploration and production within the QP Marine Operating areas.

The Manager, Marine is the focal point for QP Marine Department and he has trained and experienced Marine Officers to act on the Departments behalf in the field and in the various QP Marine offices.

The Marine Officers are responsible for ensuring that their duties, and marine operations offshore are carried out in a safe and efficient manner. While acting on the authority of the Manager, the Marine Officer may attend the movement of any vessels within QP’s operating areas.

In the event that the Marine Officer is unable to obtain direct, immediate, contact with the Manager, or his Deputy, in circumstances where a real and quantifiable risk to QP assets or personnel exists the designated Marine Officer has the responsibility and authority to prohibit or limit the movement of vessels.

In the event of an incident or accident, Qatar Petroleum or their Employees shall not be held responsible or liable for any claims, loss, damage or resulting costs to the vessel, crew, cargo or marine environment. The terms of the General Conditions of Contract specific to the individual vessel’s contract will apply.

3.2.1 QP Marine Contact Numbers

Doha – Marine Ops - Ph: 4440-2593/1635 Fax: 40139570 Doha – Rig movers - Ph: 4440-2952 Ras Laffan – Vessel Schedulers - Ph: 4473-3321 Halul - Marine Officer – Ph: 4440-3775/3400 Fax: 4440-3456 VHF - P1 Halul – Work boats – Ph: 4440-3431 Fax: 4440-3624 Halul- Dive boats – Ph: 4440-3639 Fax: 4440-3624 Doha Radio – A7S – Ph: 4440-2000


3.3 VESSEL AND BARGE MASTERS RESPONSIBILITIES The Masters of all craft shall, when approaching or manoeuvring within the QP operating areas, and particularly when within QP Oil & Gas Field boundaries, exercise extreme caution at all times. The Master of each vessel is ultimately responsible for the safety of his vessel, the personnel onboard and any neglect resulting from the operation of that vessel. Nothing contained in this manual shall relieve the Master of his responsibilities. He must ensure that all relevant Qatar Petroleum, Local and International Regulations are adhered to in respect to the condition of his vessel and operating practices. 3.4 CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITIES

It is the Contractors responsibility, in addition to statutory requirements, to ensure that all staff serving onboard vessels contracted to QP, either directly or indirectly; are made aware of QP Regulations and have copies of the relevant charts and documents onboard the vessels. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that adequate back-up facilities, spare parts, stores protective equipment and supplies are provided to the personnel onboard vessels or barges at all times to ensure that it gives a safe and efficient service to QP. Furthermore it is the Contractors responsibility to ensure that those serving on the different vessels are adequately qualified and competent in performing the assigned duties. All incidents accidents or near misses are to be reported immediately and then investigated with relevant Reports and supporting Documents submitted to QP’s Marine Department.

3.5 MOBILIZATION DOCUMENTATION 3.5.1 Customs & Immigration Clearance

It is the responsibility of all vessels and Owners to arrange their own clearance into Qatari waters. This is to be done in Doha or in Ras Laffan by prior arrangements through a local agent. 3.5.2 Travel Documents

It is the responsibility of all vessels and contractors to ensure that the correct travel documentation for their staff is available for inspection on both arrival and departure in compliance with the current Qatar Immigration Regulations. 3.5.3 Offshore Permits

Offshore permits are to be obtained in line with the current approved National and QP procedures. These are to be obtained through the concerned QP Contract Sponsoring Department. All personnel working offshore must have valid Survival and HUET (Opito/T-Bosiet), and H2S/BA training certificates, and where applicable have Permit to Work training and certification.


3.5.4 Identification Documents

All personnel working within the Offshore Fields Area are required to possess an approved means of identification which could either be that issued by QP or be in the form of an individual Company ID card. This card shall include the following:

Holders full name

Current Photograph

Company Name

Traceable number.

3.6 QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR MARINE CREW QP requirements reflect the application of STCW ’95, and the ISM Code (plus amendments). The intention is not to put onerous or unreal requirements onto the Marine Contractors but to clarify the standards that the Corporation expects to be maintained, having due regard to both the spirit and intention of International and National Regulations and our own need for safe operations. The requirements for Marine certification are structured to meet the different types of craft in the different services. QP is also guided by the minimum manning requirements adopted by the various flag states. The Manning Certificates issued by the flag states reflect the minimum requirements of STCW 95, this includes the State of Qatar. QP may opt to stipulate a higher grade, particularly for Utility Work Vessels under direct contract, as we feel this more correctly represents the standard required for our service.

Under the ISM code it is incumbent on Owners to ensure that their vessels are properly manned and undergo familiarisation in accordance with STCW. We will require to sight formal evidence that Owners are diligent in this matter. It should be noted that various certificates for inshore craft, issued by National and individual State Governments in India and Pakistan can and must be upgraded for service in offshore vessels to reflect STCW 95 regulations. The grade issued will depend on the experience of the person concerned. It is a requirement that a Qatar endorsement, on the individuals base country certificate, be obtained to sail on Qatar registered vessels. 4.0 COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTING

4.1 OPERATING FREQUENCIES

Radio frequencies are issued by QP Communications Department after approval from the relevant Government Authority. At present QP operates with a number of frequencies, the most commonly used are as follows:


Channel Frequency Usage

Wx P1 157.475 MHz General marine calling and short reports

Wx P2 166.025 MHz Outside marine band (Drilling Department)

Wx P3 162.850 MHz Wellhead and wireline operations

Wx P4 158.100 MHz Operational field reporting

Wx P5 158.500 MHz Rigmove operations

THE FOLLOWING FREQUENCIES ARE ALSO IN USE WITHIN QP OPERATING AREAS

Operations Details Frequency

Helicopter Operations North Region 122.2450 MHz

Other Regions 129.2000 MHz

Marine Operations VHF Channel 09 156.4500 MHz

VHF Channel 16 156.8000 MHz

SBM Operations SBM 1 419.9375 / 429.9375 MHz

SBM Operations SBM 2 419.9625 / 429.9625 MHz

SSB QP Radio Stations 2370.0 KHz

4.2 QP RADIO STATIONS

Station Frequencies Watch Function

Alpha Seven Sierra

(A7S)

Wx P1/2/3/4/5

SSB 2370 KHz 24 hours

Emergency calling, Control, Bleep,

Telephone link calls, ETA’s,

Halul Radio

VHF 9 & 16

Wx P1/2/3/4/5

SSB 2370 KHz

24 hours

ETA’s, Emergency calling

Doha Marine

Wx P1/3/4/5 Office hours

Marine Reporting and instruction

Halul Marine

Wx P1 & P4 06h00 – 18h00

Marine Reporting and instruction

PS 1/2/3

VHF 6 & 16

Wx P1 & P3 24 hours

Field movements and work permits

NF-A VHF 6 & 16

Wx P1 & P3 24 hours

Field movements and work permits

Engineering - Doha. Wx P1 & P4 Office hours Reporting

Supply Operations Co-

ordinator (SOC)

Wx1 & P4 Office hours

Supply Vessel Coordination

Note: The normal Doha office hours are 0630 hrs. - 1430 hrs. (Sunday to Thursday). Outside normal office hours, at weekends and on public holidays, the Department’s duty personnel can be contacted via Alpha Seven Sierra (A7S). Halul normal working hours are from 0600 – 1800 hours

4.3 RADIO EQUIPMENT

4.3.1 Permanent fixed sets on Vessels, Barges and Rigs All radio equipment and communications procedures are to be in full compliance to SOLAS, Q-Tel and QP rules and regulations governing communications onboard.


All vessels, barges, rigs and marine spreads must have at least one programmable VHF set, which can be programmed with QP's private frequencies Wx P1 to Wx P5, as required. The actual programming must be completed prior to mobilizing to the offshore area Long term contract vessels and AHS vessels, require two VHF sets similar to that described above, and sited at the vessel's two manoeuvring positions. Wx P1 is the main calling channel for Marine use and Wx P4 is for operational field reporting. These Frequencies must be deprogrammed upon completion of each Contract.

4.3.2 Mobile Hand Sets (Walkie-Talkies)

Mobile, multi frequency, VHF and UHF radios are in extensive use throughout QP operating areas. These are issued by QP Communications Department to other QP user Departments who are then responsible for proper charging, or replacement of batteries and repairs as required. All repairs to the equipment, and the ordering of replacement QP equipment, is the responsibility of QP Telecommunications Department Hand held sets onboard vessels; rigs and barges operating within QP operating areas must not be used if the frequencies programmed onto them interfere with QP frequencies. Especially VHF Ch. 9

QP may authorize the programming of third party hand held radios with QP's frequencies under exceptional circumstances and where necessary for efficient operations (for instance QP contracted anchor handling and towing vessels with rig move frequency). Any operational VHF/UHF sets are not to replace those required under the SOLAS Convention. All hand held sets must be intrinsically safe.

4.4 DAILY MARINE REPORTING

QP operates a fully equipped Radio Station at Doha, call sign A7S for Offshore routine and emergency operations and monitoring of traffic. The QP Emergency Control centre, in Doha, is based adjacent to the Radio Station. In addition there is a manned radio Station at Halul (Halul Radio) for both Offshore operations and external communications with export tankers. 4.4.1 Vessel Movements

All vessels must report to the Station, their movements into and out of QP Oil and Gas fields, and other QP operating areas, as well as any changes of location within the Oil and Gas Fields.


4.4.2 Reporting Sequence All reporting from vessels or barges to QP should be made via the QP Representative on board, if there is one allocated. If no QP Representative is present, a senior and responsible person onboard the vessel must carry out the reporting.

a) Departing Doha, Mesiaeed or Ras Laffan to Offshore Location

Report to Port Control of departure Port - VHF

Report to A7S on WX-P1

Contact destination location – WX-P1

Only if bound to Halul, report to Halul Radio and to Halul Marine (office hrs)

b) Departing from an Offshore Location to Doha, Mesiaeed or Ras Laffan

Report to departure location – WX-P1

Report to A7S on WX-P1

Contact destination Port Control - VHF

Only if departing from Halul, report to Halul Radio and to Halul Marine (office hrs)

c) Moving between two different offshore locations

Report to departure location – WX-P1

Contact destination location giving ETA – WX-P1

Only if departing/arriving Halul, report to Halul Radio and to Halul Marine (office hrs)

At each entry into the individual QP offshore operating areas, the following details must be reported.

Name of Vessel

Point of departure (last location)

Time of entry

Destination and purpose of visit

Estimated time of arrival at destination

Estimated time of departure from destination

No. of Personnel on board

Work to be conducted and request for "Permit to Work" approval.

Any other relevant information (such as cargo, vessel limitation, etc)

All vessels must record in the Deck (or Radio) Logbook the time that the message was passed onto the respective station or to Halul Radio and the time of acknowledgement by the station of the message. Any difficulties experienced in communications with any of the stations must also be recorded. Prolonged calling with no response should be reported to A7S or any other QP station for retransmission to A7S. Vessels are not permitted within the 500m restricted zone, situated around each jacket, wellhead, station or SBM, without prior permission.


4.4.3 Daily Reports to QP Marine Department In addition, vessels in the field must make a daily report to QP Halul Marine, or if unable to raise them, to QP Doha Marine, indicating their location and intended movements throughout the day, any deviation from approved movements of the previous day plus any defects to propulsion or navigating equipment. The midnight R.O.B. (diesel and water remaining on board) is to be conveyed to QP Marine. This figure should tally with the amount received and consumed. The fuel and water tanks are to be dipped on a daily basis and any discrepancies reported. The initial report should be made prior to 0630 hours each day to enable planning of operations. 4.4.4 Defect Reporting

The Masters of all vessels are obliged to immediately inform QP Marine Department of any deficiencies onboard their vessel that may affect the safety or operational nature of their vessel. The report should contain any details of a reduction in the vessel’s capability, reduced manoeuvrability, whether assistance is required or if the crew are at risk. Should any vessel suffer a breakdown of equipment, as required by contract, at any time, QP Marine Department must be immediately notified. The Manager Marine or his nominated deputy, will then carry out a proper risk assessment and advise the vessel as appropriate. This may mean that the vessel will, (as instructed by the Manager Marine) either: -

Continue to work normally, or

Remain in the field, moored or anchored, until assistance can be sent, or

Cease present operations but continue to do less hazardous work (operationally degraded status), or

Cease work immediately and leave the field area (with or without escort vessel), or

Other action as determined appropriate by the Manager Marine 4.4.5 Oil Spill Reporting

Radio station A7S, or the nearest QP Facility, should be advised immediately of any observed spillages of oil, oily substances or other pollutants that leave a persistent slick or oily sheen on the surface of the sea, or is liable to cause damage to the environment. The following details should be transmitted with an incident/ accident report:

Location of oil slick

Estimated area covered by oil

Nature of the oil

Source of pollution (if known)

Wind and sea conditions

Direction and speed of slick's movement


A7S will then initiate the required procedures to call the responsible parties to take such actions as deemed necessary to combat this pollution. If possible an oil sample is to be collected and labelled. Oil dispersant shall not be used unless authorized by QP Management in Doha. 4.4.6 P.O.B. Reporting

When first coming on hire, and prior to proceeding to any offshore field area, the master must deliver an up to date crew list to QP Marine Department. At the beginning of each month, and whenever significant changes have been made to the crew, an updated crew list should be delivered to Marine Department. The Master should also report the total number of personnel on board (POB) their vessel when departing from and arriving at offshore field locations, including Halul Island. The reports should be made to Halul Radio (for Halul), or A7S (for Doha) or respective control rooms for the offshore Production Stations and Wellhead Jackets. It is the Master's responsibility to maintain an accurate P.O.B. list at all times detailing all personnel on board, including passengers, in order that an accurate head count can be made in emergencies. 4.4.7 Monthly Reporting

Monthly Reports submitted to the QP Marine Office shall include but may not be limited to the following:

Monthly Operational Check Lists

Monthly Safety Check Lists

Dispersant Equipment Check Lists

Vessel Crew Lists

Charts & Publications Lists

Monthly Man Hours Report

Diesel and Water Distribution and Consumption Report 4.5 RADIO PROTOCOL

As there may be up to 70 vessels operating at any one time in QP operating areas the private QP VHF frequencies Wx P1 and Wx P4 may become very congested. It is therefore essential that correct radio protocol be followed to prevent confusion and promote efficient operations. Calls should be made first on WxP1 and reporting should be made on another VHF Marine working Channel. Lengthy radio conversations should be avoided. QP considers the abuse of radio communications to be a serious matter as it may have a direct effect on the safety of a number of operations and could lead to very serious consequences. All incidents will be investigated and appropriate action will be taken to stop such abuses.


4.5.1 Radio Silence

When any offshore operation (normally Drilling Rigs) are carrying out special operations which require the use of remotely (radio frequency) activated explosives, the vessel or rig will issue a radio warning to all vessels rigs and stations in the area requesting radio silence. Any vessel, rig or station within 500 meters of the rig or vessel is not permitted to use any transmitting radio device under any circumstances except in cases of extreme emergency. At the end of operations, the rig or vessel will announce the end of "radio silence" and normal communications can resume.

4.5.2 Additional Requirements

In addition to any statutory requirements: - Two programmable multi-channel VHF radios on the bridge, and if required by contract one in the clients project office. These shall be capable of utilising international VHF channels 6, 10, 11, 13, 16, 70 and 80; and shall be programmed to QP's private frequencies as described in section 3.0 of this guide (Communications and Reporting).

Sufficient intrinsically safe hand held (portable) UHF or VHF radios for intended operations. These must be able to be programmed to QP's private frequencies as described in section 3.0 of this guide (Communications and Reporting). There should be adequate spare batteries and battery chargers provided onboard suitable for use with these radios. These should not be considered part of the SOLAS requirements.

One Aviation Radio (USB) tuned to the frequencies used by Gulf Helicopters in the State of Qatar (If helideck is fitted and to be used)

One Aviation Homing Beacon (non-directional aviation beacon) if helideck is fitted and to be used.

Public Address System (PA) clearly audible throughout the vessel and with talkback facility at each working area. Automatic Identification System (AIS), shall transmit continuously whilst underway or in QP areas. 4.6 WEATHER FORECASTS

A7S transmits the preliminary weather forecast for QP operating areas on VHF frequency WxP1 at 0600 hours daily. The full forecast for QP operating areas, plus a 24 hour weather outlook, is transmitted daily at 0945 hours on VHF frequency WXP1. Where a change from the predicted weather is expected, or severe weather conditions are expected to affect QP operating areas, A7S will issue a Weather Warning bulletin, repeated at regular intervals as required.


4.7 EMERGENCIES In the event of an emergency involving any vessel, barge or rig, or serious accident or injury to personnel, the responsible person onboard must: If on board, inform the QP Representative plus contact the QP Production Station Offshore Installation Supervisor for the field in which the vessel or barge is operating and clearly outline the emergency situation.

For vessels at Halul Island pass the information to Halul Radio.

All vessels are to contact A7S passing the same information. A7S will then pass this information to the concerned persons to initiate a response. Contact QP Doha Marine or QP Halul Marine directly after calling A7S to expedite the response. Use VHF frequency Wx P1 for all emergency calling. If it is found impossible to transmit the information on VHF frequency Wx P1 then any frequency may be used to ensure the message has been transmitted. A7S and Halul Radio listen out on QP VHF frequency Wx P1 and Wx P4, and international Channels 9 and 16.

5.0 RAS LAFFAN JETTY OPERATIONS

All vessels proceeding to Ras Laffan shall comply with 'Ras Laffan Port Regulations' and contact Ras Laffan Port prior to arrival. The latest copies of the Port Regulations and procedures can be obtained from the authority or from the web site: http://www.raslaffan.com The use of the Port Agent in Ras Laffan is compulsory for all vessels, trading internationally or clearing inwards/outwards. Supply vessels chartered by QP shall contact and liaise with the on duty Supply Operations Control (SOC) for instructions and operations. The schedulers maintain a listening watch on WXP1 during Office and some out of Office hours. Office telephone numbers 4733321/4733320 & 4733282 may be used or mobile 5544568 after hours. 6.0 HALUL ISLAND OPERATIONS

6.1 GENERAL

Any vessel that has not been previously inspected by QP, shall not approach within 3 miles of Halul Island without prior permission of QP Marine Department at Halul. All vessels must obtain permission from QP Marine Department before utilising the harbour and mooring facilities at Halul Island. 'Halul Marine' is the representing authority. Halul Harbour facilities include a small harbour for the use of QP contracted Engineering, Wireline and Wellhead Maintenance vessels. There are no facilities to supply diesel or fresh water, except to Pilot Launches and other small Halul based craft, by prior arrangement. Off the island, there are a number of mooring buoys, some are permanently assigned to Halul based craft, others can be used, with the prior permission of Halul Marine, for vessel's sheltering from weather or for overnight standby use.


These mooring buoys are unlit and may present a navigation hazard for approaching vessels. Caution should therefore be exercised at all times when approaching the harbour. 6.2 E.T.A. – NON ROUTINE VESSELS

The Halul Harbour has limited berth space and is extensively utilised by QP supply and oilfield support operations. To enable proper utilisation of the limited berths, QP Marine Department requires an application from non-routine callers to be made in writing, at least 24 hours in advance. Provided that this 24 hours notice of arrival has been received, QP Marine Department will endeavour to make a berth or berths available for a limited period. QP will not, however, be held responsible for any delays resulting from the non-availability of a berth. For multiple visits, requests for assistance should be made through the sponsoring Department. The mooring buoys outside the harbour may need to be moved at short notice to be positioned elsewhere in QP operating areas. Their availability is limited, and QP contracted vessels will have priority for their use. Due to operational and other requirements, the harbour may have to be cleared at short notice. It is therefore imperative that vessels berthed at Halul maintain a continuous radio watch and are always ready to depart under their own power. There is a small alternate jetty on the West of the harbour which is generally used by the vessels carrying cargo for various on going projects at Halul. The traffic at the Alternate jetty is controlled by the Halul Marine and the Marine Officers’ permission is required before approaching or moving from this jetty. All vessels on the jetty should maintain a continuous listening watch on the radio. 6.3 LIABILITY

All users of the Harbour and moorings at Halul Island do so at their own risk and liability. Users shall be responsible for any loss or damage to QP assets or damage to their property of which they are found liable. They shall also be responsible for any damage to the property of any third party involved. Users shall undertake to pay for all costs incurred by QP and/or third parties as a result of the above. This includes (but not limited to) the removal of wrecks and or other obstructions resulting from the aforementioned losses or damages. Users shall also be responsible for any injury or death of QP and/or third party personnel caused by above. Users shall hold QP harmless against any claims resulting from such injury, death, loss or damage. QP shall not be held liable for any loss of, or damage to, property, equipment, injury or death of personnel howsoever and by whomsoever caused including the negligence or default of QP and/or its personnel including environmental pollution. All the above liabilities shall be governed by the Contractors contract with QP.


6.4 COSTS QP does not levy any charges for the use of their facilities, however QP reserves the right to do so in the future, in which case all concerned parties will be duly advised in writing, prior to being given permission to use the facility. 6.5 OPERATING LIMITATIONS

The Marine Officer at Halul Marine is responsible for controlling the vessel movements in and out of Halul and for allocating berth space. Working hours are from 0600 Hrs. to 1800 Hrs. everyday of the week.

All vessels must stop before approaching Halul, test the engines astern and verify that both sets of controls are functioning correctly and that the change over to the manoeuvring control positions are successful before proceeding inwards. Vessels should enter at a reduced or manoeuvring speed, which must not exceed 4 knots. From time to time, during construction activities, it may be necessary to further limit speeds and approaches by vessels. This will be advised either by a Marine Bulletin or by radio. Due to a number of incidents at Halul, during the change of steering controls from forward to aft, the change-over procedure is to be posted at each control station and shall become a part of each crew change handover to his relief at the end of each tour of duty. It is stressed that the change-over of controls is only to take place if the vessel is stopped, clear of any obstructions and when there is sufficient time to conduct the change-over. The change over should be conducted before entering the harbour and the vessel should be manoeuvring stern first. The tide, current and wind direction and strength must be considered prior to mooring, unmooring or working in close vicinity to any structure or possible danger to the vessel. All vessels must report (via radio) to Halul Marine for permission to enter or leave the harbour, and await permission before taking any action. Since the Halul Marine office is not manned round the clock, movements between 1800 Hrs. and 0600 hours shall be kept to an absolute minimum and planned (in advance) with the Halul Marine Officer. The berths in the harbour have restrictions with regards to the use of mobile cranes. All parties planning to use mobile cranes may contact their sponsoring Department for further details. Heavy plant and tracked vehicles may damage the jetty surface. Permission must be obtained prior to planning the offloading of heavy load over 40 Metric Tonnes or any tracked vehicles at Halul Island.

6.6 DRAFT LIMITATIONS

The berths at Halul have restricted water depths alongside. The max. draft permissible alongside the new East jetty is 6.5 m. with a maximum of 7.5 m at high tide. The area in front of the MRO building has been dredged to 6.0 m but may be susceptible to a build up over time. The Marine Officer at Halul is to be contacted for updated information. Charts of the area may be obtained from QP Marine Department.


6.7 HALUL ISLAND EMERGENCIES

The following procedures are to be strictly adhered to.

6.7.1 Field Craft Alongside Halul

On the sounding of the Halul Island alarm signal (a siren sounded continuously for 4 minutes or more), all personnel should immediately report on board their respective vessels.

All persons in charge of the vessels should promptly conduct a head count and

advise Halul Marine, on Wx P1, that all crewmembers are present, or the names of those that are missing.

The Marine Officer will then report the P.O.B. count to the QP Emergency Co-

ordinator. All vessels must suspend their activities, start their engines, and maintain a listening

watch on Wx P1 for further instructions from the QP Marine Officer In order to avoid Wx P1 congestion, all radio communications should be brief and

confined to essential information only. Vessels may be requested to start their fire pumps to confirm readiness to respond to

a fire incident.

6.7.2 Chartered Craft Alongside or just off Halul Island

Based on the situation, and prevailing circumstances, the duty Marine Officer may contact each chartered craft individually on Wx P1 and advise appropriate instructions.

6.7.3 Tankers Loading or Discharging at Halul SBM's

In the event that a tanker is moored at any of the QP SBM loading facilities at Halul Island, all loading or discharging operations may be stopped. The Tanker Support Tug will make preparations to assist in vacating the SBM.

7.0 OFFSHORE OPERATIONS

QP Offshore Fields are regarded as being congested areas, and whilst every attempt is made to provide accurate navigational information to vessels, care must be taken when operating within the designated areas. The presence of unlit mooring buoys, unlit jackets and new uncharted pipelines is always a possibility. It is strongly recommended that the vessel’s speed is reduced during the hours of darkness. The Safety Standby vessel for each field can be contacted for local information. The majority of the subsea pipelines are laid on the seabed that reduces the charted depth, in these areas, by as much as 2 metres.


Masters must ensure a good lookout is maintained, and should be particularly mindful of the strong currents that are encountered in the area when manoeuvring near to any structures. Vessels are not permitted to anchor without the approval from QP Marine Department. The Marine Department issues Marine Bulletins as and when necessary. All vessel Masters operating in the offshore fields should liaise with Halul Marine to ensure that they have all the latest marine bulletins on board. The contents of these bulletins are to be strictly complied with. 8.0 GENERAL OPERATING REQUIREMENTS

This section applies to all vessels operating in QP areas of operation. Particular requirements for individual vessels will be detailed in that vessel's contract and the terms and conditions of the technical specification of the contract relating to the work scope should be referred to for these details. Additional requirements for barges are contained within QP specifications for pipe lay and construction barges. Additional requirements for rigs and jack up barges are contained within the QP Marine Department's RIGMOVE MANUAL. 8.1 ENVIRONMENT

As Qatar Waters are classified as a “special area” under MARPOL all vessels are to ensure that all measures are taken to prevent any harm to the marine environment. Master’s are required to report any breaches of Local and International Regulations. The preservation of the environment is important to QP and the Qatar Government. Any breaches in the MARPOL regulations are considered serious and appropriate action will be taken. 8.2 EQUIPMENT

All equipment carried must be subject to regular and frequent inspections onboard the vessel itself and maintained in good condition. Vessels will not be allowed to enter QP operating areas if they are deemed by the Manager, Marine to be defective in any significant way, to have inadequate life saving appliances onboard or, by the nature of its construction or operating constraints, that it poses an unacceptable risk to QP assets, other vessels or to personnel. 8.3 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS

The vessel must comply with the requirements as contained in the following: -

Rules and Regulations of the Vessels Registry (Flag State)

Rules and Regulations of the vessel’s Classification Society

International Convention of Load Lines, 1966 (with latest amendments)

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the 1974 SOLAS Convention, the 1978 SOLAS protocol and all subsequent amendments including


the 1991 amendments, Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), International Ship’s Management Systems (ISM) and International Ship& Port Facility Security Code.

International Conference for the Prevention of Pollution at Sea by Ships 1973 and 1978 (MARPOL),

Ballast Water Management Systems – Qatar, ROPME/MEMAC and GCC Regulations

Protocol concerning the Marine Pollution resulting from Exploration and Exploitation of the Continental Shelf, 1979 (ROPME)

Qatar Government Rules and Regulations

QP Rules and Regulations covering Safety, Marine Operations, lifting equipment and QP operations procedures relevant to the work scope

All International Maritime Conventions to which the State of Qatar Government and Flag State is a signatory

Contractual requirements

ILO

It should be noted that Qatar’s Environmental Laws may be stricter than the requirements of MARPOL, with severe financial penalties for any breaches. 8.4 CERTIFICATES

All vessels entering QP operating areas shall have onboard Statutory and Operational documents and Certificates. Original certificates shall be kept onboard all the individual vessels, and be made available for review and inspection whenever requested by QP Marine and other concerned QP Departments.

8.5 MANUALS, PUBLICATIONS AND DIAGRAMS

The individual Company's Safety Regulations and QP's "Safety Regulations for Contractors" must be the available to the Masters of the vessels. The latest edition of all necessary field charts and Marine publications for QP operating areas are available from QP Marine Department and larger scale Navigational charts from The British Admiralty or equivalent Authority. All vessels entering QP operating areas must have onboard the Guides and Manuals stipulated in the Appendix of this guide. These should be maintained and kept up to date as required and ready for inspection by QP Marine Officers.

QP issues “Marine Bulletins” from time to time, usually as a result of an accident, incident, or improvement advising Masters of changes to the Operating Procedures. Copies of back issues are available from the Marine Department on request. Vessels are to ensure that they also implement their respective Companies Policies and Procedures in respect to HSE and routine operations.


8.6 GENERAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS The vessel shall be well maintained, of suitable construction and capable of operating safely and efficiently in the local environmental and weather conditions meeting contractual requirements at all times..

8.6.1 Vessel Cranes

Vessels fitted with a crane, which is in commission, shall comply with the following:

The crane or cranes shall be in a good operating condition and have been inspected and certified in accordance with QP Lifting Gear Regulations by a QP approved surveying company.

All original certification for the cranes and lifting gear shall be available onboard.

Stability or Information specific to Crane Operations shall be Class approved.

The Crane Operator to be in possession of a valid certificate issued by an approved third party.

The Crane and Crane Operator’s certificate shall be approved by QP’s Quality Assurance Department and available on board.

8.6.2 Helideck

Vessels fitted with a helideck intended to be used for operations, must comply with the following: -

The helideck shall be in good condition, of solid construction, and be suitable for the Bell 212,Bell 412 and AW139 type helicopters currently in use by Gulf Helicopters

Qatar Civil Aviation Regulations require the Standards in (ICAO, ANNEX 14) to apply.

To ensure compliance, Gulf Helicopter personnel will inspect the helideck prior to landings commencing, preferably prior to mobilization.

8.6.3 Fendering

All vessels shall be fitted with suitable and adequate fendering as required for their particular operations including the mooring alongside of supply and towing vessels. The fenders are to be inspected regularly and replaced as necessary. 8.7 NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT

All vessels must have onboard adequate navigational equipment to ensure the safe navigation in QP operating areas. In view of the dangers associated with vessels movements in congested field areas, especially at night, it is imperative that all navigational equipment onboard not only be operational but that it should also be operating and tested prior to entering into field areas. The equipment will be sighted in such a manner as to be visible to the person manoeuvring the vessel and allow ease of use. If two manoeuvring positions are available, equipment should be sited or duplicated as necessary to allow the use of this equipment from both positions.


Survey packages, if carried, are to be checked, to verify the accuracy of the readings, on a regular basis. Additional equipment may be required by particular vessel types (for instance D.P. vessels and vessel's capable of operating helicopters) or by contract.

8.8 MEDICAL STORES

All Masters are to ensure that their Medical stores and supplies are in date and meet the minimum requirements for their class and for the number of persons on board. This must comply with the World Health Organization’s minimum requirements or that found in the Ship’s Captain’s Medical Guide. (Cat. B) Additional Medical Supplies may be required for specific vessels as per their individual contracts. Each vessel will also be equipped with a First Aid Kit for each 10 men on board Medical Facilities are available at Ras Laffan and Halul, and to a lesser degree at Rigs and stations, but it is expected that vessels can handle their own first aid cases. Any injury resulting in a first aid treatment or lost time must be reported to QP Marine Department as soon as possible.

8.9 ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation, messing and stores rooms shall comply with the following: -

All berth and mess areas required to fully accommodate the vessel's crew, workers and QP personnel shall be air conditioned in accordance with International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention 92, Supplement 133 and Recommendation 140.

The air conditioning system shall be capable of maintaining a maximum constant 24° C (76°F) temperature and 50% relative humidity in the above air-conditioned areas under peak ambient conditions of 45°C (113°F) air temperature, 95% relative humidity and 35°C (93°F) sea temperature.

Single berth accommodation with separate wash and bathroom facilities shall be provided for QP personnel where possible. There will no more than two QP personnel to any one cabin.

The accommodation including the galley and stores shall be kept clean and infestation free at all times. Regular appropriate pest control measures are to be carried out.

Freezer, chiller and dry store space sufficient for a minimum of two weeks provisions shall be provided.

Freezer and chiller shall have external temperature gauges. The temperatures of both shall be sustainable at -18°C and +4°C respectively.

Walk-in rooms shall have internal alarms and doors equipped with latches that can be opened from the inside.

Western and Arabic meals must be provided for QP staff as required.


8.10 MACHINERY SPACES

All vessels entering QP Oil Field or Halul shall have, as a minimum, two fully functioning main engines and twin propellers. Depending on conditions of service, and the terms and conditions of the contract, a bow thruster and stern thruster may be required. Vessels without clutched main engines or controllable pitch propellers will not be permitted into QP Oil and Gas Fields or Halul harbour. Engines, generators, pumps, thrusters and winches shall be as required by the individual contracts and be in fully operational condition. Machinery spaces must be kept clean, well ventilated and oil free at all times.

8.11 SAFETY

8.11.1 General Requirements There shall be at least one emergency Muster List and H2S Muster List on each deck

level

There shall be at least one updated, approved and stamped Fire and Safety Plan on each deck level.

There shall be at least one updated, approved and stamped Emergency Fire Control Plan situated outside the accommodation in a highly visible, easy to open, weather proof container.

The operator’s Emergency Response Procedure is to be posted on the bridge near the radio giving contact telephone numbers in the event of any emergency including Medevac, grounding, fire etc.

All escape routes in the accommodation and engine room shall be marked with luminescent tape and signs and kept clear of all obstructions.

The positions of all lifesaving appliances (extinguisher, axes etc.) shall be marked with luminescent signs.

The Paint locker will be properly constructed and ventilated with a fire detection and extinguishing system. A fire extinguisher is to be placed close to the entrance and a warning sign posted. Light fitting in the paint locker are to be explosion proof.

Where a workboat or fast Rescue Boat is provided, it will be a diesel powered boat and will be fitted with sufficient life saving equipment as required. Petrol driven engines and the carriage of petrol is prohibited.

Bilge Alarms shall be fitted and operational at all times. These are to be tested on a regular basis.

Fire, abandon ship, man-overboard and H2S Drills should be conducted at regular intervals. All personnel should be familiar with all aspects of BA and escape sets.

All Safety Equipment and Safety devices are to be properly maintained at all times.

The individual Company Safety Procedures and Policies are to be followed.

A sewerage treatment plant shall be fitted and operational at all times. By-passing the STP is not permitted and is deemed as a serious breach of MARPOL.

In addition, QP Marine Department may require certain extra equipment to be carried onboard (in excess of SOLAS and Classification Society Rules) in view of the special


conditions that exist in QP operating areas. This extra equipment is normally specified in the contract stipulations.

8.12 SPECIFIC VESSEL TYPE REQUIREMENTS

8.12.1 D.P. Vessels

Dynamically Positioned Vessels working within QP's operating areas shall comply with the QP Marine Department requirements and procedures contained in the Procedures Manual for Operation of Dynamically Positioned Vessels and as a minimum meet the Flag State, Class requirements, IMCA guidelines and safe DP operating practices including that of the issuing authority. Prior to any vessel being accepted on contract to QP, the vessel will be subject to an inspection by QP Marine, safety and other concerned departments. Where possible this inspection should take place some time prior to the contract start date to enable any remedial work to be carried out. For all specialized vessel, the inspection will also include the specialized equipment, machinery and procedures particular to D.P operations. It is usual (if convenient to all parties and if the vessel is found acceptable in all other respects) to carry out pre-mobilization trials of the vessel’s D.P system concurrent with this inspection.

Prior to a D.P vessel being allowed to work in QP controlled areas for the first time it will be required to undergo a ‘’Pre- mobilization Trial”. A suitably qualified and experienced QP Regulation Officer/Marine Officer will normally directly supervise this, although a third party inspector may be nominated to carry out this work, if it’s required by client. The ‘’ Pre- mobilization Trial ‘’ is not intended to repeat the scope and depth of the annual audit but is primarily to satisfy QP that the vessel is fit for purpose. It will therefore normally be restricted to setting up of the D.P system in a manner able to demonstrate that the system is functioning normally and that all personnel are fully familiar with its operation.

Annual proving trials will be carried out and observed by QP Regulation Officer/Marine Officer, to ensure continued compliance with the original FMEA audit and in accordance with IMCA guidelines. 8.12.2 Barges

Barges, whether self-propelled or non self-propelled operating within QP's operating areas shall comply with the QP Marine Department requirements and procedures contained in the Procedures guide for Pipe lay Barge Operations. These Barges may be required to have anchor-handling vessels with them as part of the spread where the barges cannot lay their own anchors. The Manager Marine will review the number and type of anchor handling vessels required on a case-by-case basis. 8.12.3 Safety Standby Vessels

The additional equipment requirement for Safety Standby Vessels is detailed in the vessel’s contract details.


Procedures to carry out the contractual function of these vessels are to be available and followed in the event of an incident. These procedures are to be practised by conducting regular training drills to ensure that all crew members are familiar and properly trained in their respective roles and responsibilities. Any specific or additional training exercises, requested by the respective Stations, must also be carried out in addition to the routine drills. 8.12.4 Supply Vessel Operations

Supply vessels standing by or waiting to offload or backload at any Rig, Station or Barge shall remain underway (outside the fields at night) or anchor outside the oilfield area well clear of pipelines or underwater structures. Masters scheduled to offload or backload at a new drilling location must communicate with the Marine Department regarding safe, approved anchoring areas. In critical cases the Marine Department will organise or provide marker buoys or a mooring buoy for use by the supply vessel. New joining Supply Vessel Masters or Masters returning from leave, must discuss with the Marine Representative the Rig location(s) and anchoring and mooring arrangements. Supply vessel operations are coordinated by the Schedulers based at Ras Laffan(SOC), who will issue Voyage instructions, material and passenger manifests. In addition vessels will be required to complete the voyage log sheets and records, SOC will advise on the manner and number to be completed. Up to date crew lists and passenger manifests must be available for security checks at any time. Supply vessels should not depart from Ras Laffan without these documents. After the issue of the documents by SOC, no further cargo or passengers should be taken on board unless specifically advised by SOC. 8.12.5 Drilling Rigs

The requirements for additional Marine equipment to be carried by Drilling rigs is detailed as per the contractual requirements. 8.12.6 Drilling Rig/Barge Minimum Distances

Horizontal clearances from flow lines/subsea wells to rig or barge legs when legs are near the seabed must not be less than 25 feet (8 m). Vertical distance clearances must not be less than 15 feet (5 m). If necessary the proposed rig heading must be adjusted so that the distances of a minimum of 25 feet (8 m) between the rig flow line are guaranteed., and in case it is required to be closer than the mentioned minimum distance to the pipeline for operational needs, a full risk assessment would be carried out in consultation with all the concerned departments and underwater inspection at the time of lowering the legs will be carried out to monitor and confirm the legs placement.


If it is found that it is operationally necessary to place a rig closer than 8 feet (2.5 m) from the primary structure of any wellhead jacket, platform or other structure, then this will be considered a critical operation and requires a letter of indemnity issued from the field operator and the authorization from the Manager, Marine Department.. A full risk assessment would be carried out in consultation with all concerned departments... In view of the risks involved, the distance from the primary structure of the Rig to the primary structure of the wellhead jacket or platform must never be closer than 5 feet. On the rare occasion that the rig has to be positioned less than 5 feet then a procedure of controlled approach will be agreed beforehand.

Tugs are normally inspected and approved by the designated QP rig mover to ensure that they are fit for the purpose. When tugs are assigned and chosen for the operation, Tug masters must ensure that the vessel is ready as per check list and report any deficiencies to the designated rig mover.

9.0 INSPECTIONS 9.1 PRE MOBILISATION INSPECTION

QP will inspect all vessels, including barges, prior to the mobilisation into the operating areas. This is to ensure that they meet the appropriate standards for operations within QP oil and gas fields. In order to perform a standardised inspection format, a standard inspection checklist applicable to all vessel types has been adopted. Blank copies of this checklist may be obtained, on request, from QP Marine Department or through the sponsored Department. All vessels are required to be equipped so that they are “fit for purpose”.

Towing equipment, bridles, springs, brackets and securing points if fitted.

Radio and navigation equipment

Safety & Life saving equipment

Accommodation

Procedures and documentation

Certification.

Cranes and cargo handling equipment

Mooring arrangements.

Machinery spaces and auxiliary power plants

Design of Hull form and deck layout, towing characteristics and limitations in operating parameters.

Peculiarities with design which affect safe navigation or cargo handling.

Winches, Anchors, Wires and methods of attaching D.P. buoys (if required).

Anchor handling and Set-up procedures Ras Laffan requires that all offshore vessels calling at Ras Laffan maintain a current OVID Inspection Report by an approved source.


9.2 OPERATIONAL INSPECTIONS The Marine Department conducts regular inspections of the vessels, under contract to QP, to ensure that the vessels are maintained to an acceptable standard, all the certificates are valid and required machinery, safety procedures are enforced and equipment, including fire and safety, are in a satisfactory working condition. These inspections do not relieve the Companies or individual Masters of their responsibilities in regard to ensuring that all outstanding deficiencies or repairs are identified, itemised and scheduled to be rectified. 9.3 PORT STATE CONTROL INSPECTIONS

These inspections are carried out in accordance with the current agreements among the GCC States. QP will, on behalf of the State of Qatar, randomly carry out Port State Control Inspections of vessels calling at their ports.

9.4 HELICOPTER OPERATIONS

Transportation to and from rigs and barges for personnel is most often a normal flight and is arranged with the Contract Sponsoring Department. Direct arrangement with the Helicopter Schedulers is not encouraged. In certain circumstances a special helicopter flight or diversion of a scheduled flight is deemed necessary. This requires special authorisation and the completion of the special Flight Booking Form. Special flights require signature from one of the following.

Manager Marine

Asset Holding Manager (Drilling Manager, Engineering Manager or Production Manager)

Operations Manager

These should be arranged and submitted at least one day in advance (and prior to the weekend) to enable the flights to be organized. Routine helicopter flights to the Rigs during a move, whilst preloading or jacking up operations are not generally permitted. All approved flights must be necessary for the safety of the rig or personnel. The helicopter Pilot decision on the suitability to land is final and a helicopter shutdown is not to be permitted. 9.5 HOT WORK

Should it be deemed necessary to carry out hot work activities on board any vessel working within the vicinity of any Production Station, e.g. welding/cutting/grinding or any other operation that could cause a spark, the following should be noted:

a) No hot work is to be carried out within 500 meters of the installation without obtaining a Hot Work Permit, issued by the Offshore Installation Supervisor.


b) Whenever possible, the Master should consider moving his vessel to a distance of at least of at least 0.5 nautical miles from the installation, where a hot work permit would not be required. The Offshore Installation Supervisor should be informed of his intentions to carry out hot work, and the location of the vessel within the field area.

c) In all cases where hot work is to be carried out, a habitat must be erected to ensure

the Installation line of sight UV detectors are protected.

9.6 WASTE COLLECTION & DISPOSAL The Gulf Region is classified as a MARPOL “Special Area”. The disposal into the sea of all non-biodegradable garbage such as plastics (including plastic bags), paper, rags, glass, metal, bottles, crockery and similar items is strictly prohibited. Garbage is to be kept separated and disposed according to type. Vessels calling at Halul Island and Ras Laffan must dispose of their waste in the facilities provided according to these locations requirements. All non-biodegradable waste, including dirty oil, on Standby vessels and other field craft that remain isolated from shore facilities, should pass on their waste to the nearest Offshore Installation for disposal. There is a solid waste and bilge oil disposal reception facility procedure implemented at Halul. All Halul based vessels are to ensure that the facilities are used accordingly. It is not permitted to allow any contaminants to run off into the harbour. Each vessel’s Sewerage Treatment Plants are to be operational at all times with the sewerage disposal in accordance to Marpol requirements. In the event of an oil spill, dispersant is not to be used in the water except with the express permission of QP Management. A QP pollution incident form must be completed and a copy forwarded to the vessel’s sponsoring Department. 10.0 ANCHORING OR MOORING IN THE OPERATIONAL AREA

10.1 RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibility for the correct laying and recovery of moorings and anchors in QP operating areas rests entirely with the person in charge of the vessel or barge. Any damage caused by anchors, moorings, wires or chain laid, or run by any vessel will be on the account of the vessel and it's owners and/or operators. Approval of an anchor pattern by Marine Department does not relieve the contractor of his responsibility and/or liability of holding QP harmless against any and all damages; injuries and third party claims that may arise as a result of laying said anchor patterns. Buoys positioned as “back down buoys” shall not be used for general mooring purposes, particularly in adverse weather conditions.


10.2 SUBMISSION OF ANCHOR PATTERNS All vessels and barges must apply for formal authorisation and approval from QP Marine Department prior to laying any anchors, whether singly or as part of an anchor pattern, in any of QP's operating areas (including Halul Island, North Field or QP Oilfields), or near any of QP's facilities and/or pipelines. It is preferable that the master of the vessel laying the anchor / anchors prepare the request as he will have the best information on the capabilities of his vessel. Where large spreads or multiple anchor drops are involved, it will be acceptable to QP Marine Department for the Project Manager's office to prepare the anchor patterns, provided the Masters of the vessels involved are consulted.

10.2.1 Notice Required to approve anchor Patterns

The request for approval must be submitted in good time to allow for a review. It should be submitted in writing and comply with the detailed requirements as contained in subsection entitled” Format of Anchor Patterns”.

For a vessel wishing to drop a single anchor (during daylight hours only), and where the vessel will not be securing to wellhead jackets or other structures, the QP Marine Department may give permission by radio (on VHF Wx 1 frequency) during office hours. Single Anchors may not be deployed at night, within the field boundaries Supply vessels may, in exceptional circumstances be given permission to drop anchor during the hours of darkness. This will only be considered for open water locations adjacent to drilling rigs and only when essential for the urgent re-supply of the rig to prevent it shutting down. QP Marine Department may request a meeting with the Contractors' Senior Supervisors, prior to mobilisation, in order to discuss anchor patterns. 10.2.2 Alterations to Approved Anchor Patterns

Changes must only be made to the previously authorised anchor pattern if operationally required. Changes to the previously authorised anchor pattern, or to the position of vessels moored within the pattern, must only be made following agreement with the QP onboard representative. All changes must be made on the original submitted pattern, in ink and endorsed by the QP Marine Department representative onboard with his signature and the date and time of the authorisation. All changes must be clearly distinguishable from the original. 10.3 NIGHT WORKING

In principle all mooring and moving of vessels in QP oil and gas fields will be carried out during day light hours only. However, the following exceptions are permitted provided they have the approval of the O.I.S.

Vessels engaged in Supply operations to rigs and stations.


Vessels engaged in diving Survey and ROV at night where anchoring is not required.

DP vessels on 24 hours operations.

Safety vessels engaged in their normal duties.

Departure from the field for any exceptional reason such as an emergency or weather conditions that would be deemed to make it unsafe for the vessel to remain on location.

Lay barges or large construction barges may continue to move anchors at night providing that the anchors are being handled by an AHT equipped with an approved positioning system, a fully operational radar and gyro compass.

Regardless of the above, initial setting up must always be carried out in daylight hours only and barges must always be secured and safely stabilised on at least four anchors by sunset.

"Walking" a barge through the Oil and Gas Fields (when not pipe laying) is only permitted with approved anchor patterns and during daylight hours. Generally, towing to the next location or back to the start up position is preferred.

Other night operations may be permitted after consultation with and approval from the Marine Department and authorised by the area's O.I.S. Local moves up to 20m on already secured anchors can be allowed in consultation with the onboard QP Representative.

10.4 FORMAT OF ANCHOR PATTERNS

Request for approval of Anchor patterns must be presented in a standard format and, include, as a minimum, the following: a) A detailed, written, procedure for running and recovery of the anchors. To include: -

Anchor types, weight and sizes

Method of securing safety straps to anchor and AHT

Method of monitoring tension in wires

Method to determine if anchors are dragging

Positioning system to be employed for positioning anchors

Size of Anchor and lengths of Pennant wires to be used and their availability.

Type, design, size and method of securing D.P. buoys (if used)

b) Two copies of all anchor patterns must be submitted, one for review and return with approval, and one for retention by QP Marine Department.

These must be drawn, legibly, in ink on the latest QP issued 1:2500 scale charts and must be signed by a responsible person. Anchor patterns on QP issued 1:5000 scale charts are acceptable providing it can be demonstrated that clarity and accuracy has not been sacrificed.


These anchor patterns must show, as a minimum,

The name of the vessel or barge

The position of the vessel or barge with each position clearly identified if more than one

The position of all anchors and wires, including UTM co-ordinates, printed close to the anchor position.

The position of all fixed structures, seabed obstructions and pipelines.

The identification marks or numbers on pennant buoys for each anchor

The positions and identifying numbers of all damage prevention buoys

The line out distances

The name of person responsible for the vessel or barge

The date and time of submission 10.5 MOORING TO OR ANCHORING ADJACENT TO FIXED STRUCTURES

10.5.1 Mooring to Fixed Structures

QP does not permit the routine mooring of vessels or barges of more than 1000 M.T. displacement to fixed structures in QP operating areas by attachment of either wires or ropes. 10.5.2 Marine Crafts Under 1000 M/T Displacement

Small field craft, personnel carriers, wireline support vessels and other small vessels of less than 1000 M.T. displacement are allowed to routinely moor to fixed structures in suitable weather conditions, for mooring and platform access.

It should be clearly borne in mind by the responsible person onboard that the time to let go may be earlier in situations when wind, sea and current forces are working in the same direction. The mooring lines must be attached in such a way that in the event of an emergency let go, no mooring lines are left trailing in the water that may hinder other vessels. Use of soft lines (ropes) for securing to structures is permitted. Wire rope is not permitted under any circumstances.

The vessel's ropes must never be secured to the actual boat landing. They should be secured around the structures main legs, in such a manner as they can be released from the vessel deck. There must be a bridge watch keeper on duty at all times on the bridge. He should monitor the sea, wind and the forces on the wellhead jacket continuously to ensure that the vessel can be unmoored prior to the forces on the structure becoming excessive. 10.5.3 Vessels Over 1000 M/T Displacement

Vessels of more than 1000 M.T. displacement, but of normal offshore support vessel size, will not normally be allowed to moor alongside the WHJ boat-landings, as these were not designed to withstand the forces imposed by these larger vessels. Under controlled conditions in good weather they may be permitted to secure stern to using soft line moorings to the jacket legs, and a bow mooring to hold the vessel off, provided that there


will be a bridge watch keeper on duty at all times on the bridge. He must monitor the sea, wind and the forces on the wellhead jacket continuously to ensure that the vessel can be unmoored prior to the forces on the structure becoming excessive. Larger Vessels and/or Barges may be given permission to moor to a fixed structure's legs using soft mooring ropes as part of their anchor pattern provided, the following additional requirements are met:- The mooring ropes attached to the fixed structure are not the primary moorings and that the vessel has deployed adequate anchors and that the soft lines to structures are used only to steady the vessel or to assist with final positioning. Alternatively vessels may use pre-laid moorings of adequate capacity and strength in lieu of anchors.

Unless relevant circumstances dictate otherwise, the vessel must be warped off the jacket to a distance of not less than 30 meters using the anchors.

Whilst in this standoff position the bridge/tower must be manned by a responsible person who can take corrective action should the weather deteriorate.

The final responsibility for authorising attachment of ropes to fixed structures lies with the QP asset holding Department Manager. In liaison with QP Structural Engineers a survey will be carried out to determine the loads liable to be imposed on the fixed structure, to identify whether the structure concerned is able to sustain these loads without significant risk to the integrity of the structure. 10.5.4 Damage Prevention Buoys

When running wires across existing flowlines, particularly lines fitted with piggyback control chemical injection lines, the use of damage prevention (D.P.) buoys is mandatory where there is any possibility of the wires coming into contact with the flowlines. The use of a Safety Strop, securing the anchor to the anchor-handling vessel, is also mandatory from the time the AHT leaves the assisted vessel's side until it is well clear of any flow lines to be crossed (minimum of 100 metres in the direction of pull)

10.5.5 Anchoring and Mooring at Production Stations and Halul Due to the extreme congestion of the seabed in the vicinity, and the likelihood of serious damage to existing QP assets, it is expressly prohibited for any vessel to use anchors near to any of QP's offshore Production Stations. In cases of extreme emergency, every attempt should be made to manoeuvre the vessel clear of the production station prior to dropping the anchor.


In cases of extreme emergency, every attempt should be made to contact QP Marine Department for advice on possible assistance from other vessels in the vicinity or, failing that, where best to deploy the anchor to minimise the risk to QP assets and personnel. A number of import or export pipelines and fibre optic cables are located in the vicinity around Halul Island. Anchoring at Halul Island outside the dedicated anchorage area is forbidden without prior approval from QP Marine Department. A number of mooring buoys are positioned outside of the harbour on the south side of Halul Island and may be utilised for the mooring of vessels outside the harbour, vessels sheltering from inclement weather or for overnight standby use with the prior agreement of QP Marine Department's representative on Halul Island. Entry into Halul Island Harbour is not allowed without the prior approval of QP Marine Department's representative on Halul Island. Further information on regulations concerning Halul Island can be found in section 6.0 of this guide (Operations at Halul Island). 10.5.6 Mooring and unmooring of marine vessels at PS-1/2/3

When vessels are required to moor and unmoor at PS-1/2/3 during marginal weather conditions, they may request for assistance in the mooring and unmooring operations. The need for assistance in mooring and unmooring should be requested by radio to the station, well in advance to enable the station to mobilise the personnel necessary to assist. 10.5.7 Mooring Buoys

A number of unlit mooring buoys are positioned throughout QP operating areas, including field areas and Halul Island. Great care should be exercised when navigating in these areas as vessels moored to the buoys, and the buoys and their pennant wires constitute a hazard to navigation. Most of the mooring buoys are deployed for specific operations and other vessels should not moor up to these buoys without first obtaining permission. Permission is to be obtained prior to using a backdown buoy as a mooring buoy as the direction of “pull” may not be as per designed placement or configuration The mooring buoys and anchors positioned outside of the harbour on the south side of Halul Island are temporarily "wet-stowed" awaiting use elsewhere in QP operating areas. They are utilised for the mooring of vessels outside the harbour, vessels sheltering from inclement weather or for overnight standby use. 10.6 ANCHOR HANDLING VESSELS

These tugs must be in good operating condition, be able to safely carry out anchoring, towing and general operations related to the spread activity, These anchor handling / towing vessels will generally be dedicated to anchor handling / towing duties and at least one shall remain with the barge spread at all times. All barges must have a minimum of two anchor handling / towing vessels in attendance while in QP operating areas. All Survey Packages (when fitted) shall be accurate, updated and approved.


10.7 ANCHORING AND MOORING EQUIPMENT In order to ensure that anchoring and mooring operations are carried out safely and to protect existing QP assets, it is required that the equipment used meets certain minimum standards. The inspection standard used by QP Marine Officers is the API (American Petroleum Institute) Recommended Practice for in-service Inspection of Mooring Hardware.

All wires and anchors will be inspected and certification reviewed to ensure compliance with the above standard.

The following wires must be fitted with hard eyes/closed sockets at their working ends:

Towing wires

Anchor handling wires

All anchor wires used in mooring systems

Anchor pennant wires. In the case of where suitcase buoys are employed as pennant buoys, and by their construction and use hard eyes are impractical, spliced eyes are acceptable.

All vessels using anchors as part of a multiple anchor mooring system will have winches equipped with:

Dual brake system

Tension meters

Line out meters

Centralised remote control of winches, supplemented by local control of winches.

"Drag" brake or rendering system capable of efficiently paying out anchor wire under tension.

Remote closed circuit cameras at each winch unit, if the winches are not clearly visible from the central winch control position.

All vessels engaged in towing operations or handling anchors must have the following (valid) certificates, issued by a respectable and approved inspection company, onboard the vessel and available for review.

Towing and Work winch test / inspection certificate (recent, less than 2 years since last inspection)

Towing and Work wire certificates (either delivery certification or inspection certificate if the wire is more than 3 years old)

Bollard Pull certificate (less than 5 years old) All pennant buoys and damage prevention buoys used by vessels or barges should be of a highly visible colour, be clearly identified by numbering or lettering and be fitted with either a light or retro-reflective tape. 10.8 GENERAL ANCHORING REQUIREMENTS

In order to ensure that anchoring and mooring operations are carried out safely and to protect existing QP assets, the following general rules must be adhered to.


1) No vessel or barge is allowed to lay any anchors, whether singly or as part of an anchor pattern, in any of QP's operating areas (including Halul Island, North Field or QP Oilfields), or near any of QP's facilities and/or flow lines without formal authorisation and approval from the Marine Department.

2) Proposals for all anchor drops, whether singly or as part of a complex anchor pattern, must comply with the detailed provisions as contained in this guide.

3) All floating Pipelay Barges and Construction Barges must be equipped with an eight point mooring system. Jack-up construction barges and Construction Vessels will be evaluated on a case by case basis but must, as a minimum have a four point mooring system.

4) All floating pipelay, construction barges and vessels setting up on multipoint anchor patterns must allow sufficient time so as to be in a stable position before sunset. If this is not possible then the barge or vessel must wait outside the field until first light the following day.

5) All floating Pipe-lay and Construction Barges and Vessels shall be equipped with a central anchor winch operating position from which to control the anchoring operation. This shall have:-

An all round unobstructed view, as far as possible by superstructure.

Anchor wire tension meters

Anchor wire scope meters

Dog in / dog out control

Clutch in / clutch out control

Friction / drag control

Brake control

Monitors for remote CCTV cameras at each winch in order to monitor winch operation where these are not clearly visible from the control position.

Real time access to data from the barge management system.

6) All Pipe-lay and Construction Barges and Vessels must be fitted with a 'Barge Management System' for accurately positioning anchors and directing the anchoring operation.

7) All vessels and barges using anchors in QP fields must use a positioning system that has the approval of the Engineering Department Hydrographic Surveyor,. This must have an accuracy of better than +/- 3 meters, typical systems being DGPS, Trisponder, Syledis or Microfix.

If an anchor is to be positioned by any means other than approved positioning system (accuracy +/- 3 metres), then all flow lines within 100 metres of the anchor location must be clearly buoyed by divers.

The minimum distances from flowlines, umbilicals and other subsea structures may be increased to give added protection to existing assets.

8) All floating Pipe-lay and Construction Barges and Vessels shall be equipped with single or double anchor wire winches. These shall have: -

Mooring / anchor wires commensurate with the size of the anchors and displacement of the barge or vessel. Evidence of suitability should be provided.

All mooring / anchor wires in good condition.


All anchor wires a minimum length of 1500 metres

All mooring / anchor wires suitably marked at the last two drum wraps to indicate that the end of the wire is being reached.

The capacity to operate all winch drums individually and simultaneously. Systems that require winch drums to be de-selected from the control panel are not acceptable to QP Marine Department.

All anchor wires shall terminate in a closed socket, which shall be shackled to the anchor using suitable shackles, all shackles should be moused or locked.

Adequate material shall be held on the barge to make up new wire

Adequate spares for the anchor winches and associated equipment

One spare, full scope, anchor wire must be carried onboard.

Anchor marker buoys for each anchor. All anchor buoys must be painted in a highly luminous colour, fitted with retro-reflective tape and marked with the anchor identification number.

Adequate shackles and rigging equipment available for the operation

Mooring ropes of adequate length and strength (minimum of six)

If pennant buoys are used, then sufficient pennant wires suitable for all location depths, plus sufficient spare pennant wires, shall be carried.

The length of pennant wire should be at least 1.5 times the maximum water depth.

9) In the MM field, North Field and most parts of the IS field, the seabed is generally mud and affords good anchor holding ground. There are a few isolated outcrops of coral, however normal fluked anchors are generally found to be quite adequate in these fields. These may be of the "Delta Flipper", "Stevin", or other suitable type.

The seabed in the BH field is hard stone and coral. Gravity anchor blocks fitted with friction pins or teeth and of suitable weight must be used. These must be fitted with at least two pad eyes. One of these is to be located on the fore and aft axis of the block as low as possible, for attachment of the anchor wire or ground wire. The second pad eye should be so located to allow for attachment of a wire to a "piggy-back" anchor.

It should be noted that although these pad eyes do not form part of the lifting gear, they and all welded connections, should be subject to adequate inspection and certification prior to use. The certificates of inspection should be submitted together with the anchor patterns. Lifting lugs should comply to the Lifting Equipment Regime.

Information on seabed type in QP operating areas and advice on suitable sizes and design of the gravity anchors for the spread can be obtained from Marine Department.

The construction and effective weight of all anchors to be used should provide sufficient holding power to prevent anchor drag in the weather and environmental conditions forecast for the duration of the work scope. Marine Department will accept the weight and design of anchors provided that these can be shown to be adequate based on the results of accurate mooring analysis carried out by third parties and based on industry standard formulae.

Spare anchors of adequate size and type shall be carried and be ready for use. These may be used in case of loss or as "piggy back" anchors in certain locations where unexpected dragging has occurred.

10) Fluked anchors shall always be pre-tensioned after laying to ensure that they are adequately "bedded in" and holding, prior to release of the AHT


11) Anchors and wires shall at all times be kept well clear of flow lines, umbilicals, fixed structures, subsea structures (such as wellheads) and avoid interfering with normal navigation of other craft in the area (as far as operationally possible).

While it is permitted to lay anchor wires across flow lines, under no circumstances should these come in contact with the flow lines especially during running and recovery.

12) All vessels and barges must be able to demonstrate their ability to run and recover anchor wires under sufficient tension to prevent contact with any flow lines.

13) If a vessel or barge is unable to guarantee to avoid contact with flow lines by maintaining tension in the wires alone then QP Marine Department will insist on the use of damage prevention buoys similar to those described in Appendix 10.14 of this guide.

For guidance, D.P buoys with a 3.0 M.T. buoyancy spaced at between 200 metres and 250 metres is adequate for 2" steel anchor wires, although the precise spacing depends on water depth and nature of seabed structures in the area.

A minimum vertical clearance of 5.0 metres must be maintained at all times between pipelines or other seabed obstructions and anchor wires.

Sufficient numbers of damage prevention buoys shall be carried, including adequate spares to enable the anchor wires to be kept clear of all obstructions.

The precise number will be determined by the location, proximity of pipelines and subsea obstructions and nature of work.

Damage prevention buoys shall be secured to the anchor wires in a safe and secure manner. If clamps are used, then adequate tools, including impact wrenches, must be available at each of the main fairlead locations.

Safe access, or a stable work platform, must be provided for personnel to secure the damage prevention buoy clamps to the anchor wires outboard of the fairleads.

14) Crude Oil and Gas pipelines are found in all QP offshore operating areas. These are normally weight coated to prevent undue movement. These pipelines are susceptible to impact damage from anchors and barge legs and abrasion damage from anchor wires.

Piggyback lines are located in the MM and BH field areas. These are small diameter chemical injection lines, which are strapped to gas lines, and are of a particularly sensitive nature and susceptible to damage. Coflexip and other umbilical lines are laid in all fields. These are also susceptible to damage from anchors and wires.

The masters of all vessels laying anchors in the vicinity of these lines must bear in mind the especially sensitive nature of these lines in mind and ensure that contact with these lines is avoided at all times.

15) In some open locations Marine Department will not request that a location be dive checked. This does not imply that the area is clear of any subsea debris, and QP will not be held responsible for any damage or loss should the contractor elect not to check this for himself.


16) The minimum distance from any anchor to a flowline in the direction of pull of the cable shall always be a minimum of 100 metres. This should be considered to be the absolute minimum and the distance should always be increased whenever possible.

Anchors positioned less than 60 metres from a flowline, umbilical or other subsea structure, shall only be positioned after the proposed location has been buoyed and divers have checked that the location is clear within a radius of 30 metres.

Under no circumstances shall anchors be positioned within 30 metres of a flowline, umbilical or other subsea structure.

17) QP reserve the right to request or to organize a dive check after an anchor has been positioned in a congested area, and before the anchor wire is tensioned.

18) The positions of all anchors and their pennant buoys on a static construction barge spread must be checked twice daily, (and at any other time that the QP representative onboard requests) to determine if any dragging of the anchors has taken place. This should generally be carried out at first light and prior to sunset.

To assist early detection of recovery or slacking off of the anchor wire, and thus possible dragging the anchor, the anchor wire should be clearly marked at the fairlead, this should be done after final tensioning of the wire.

Where a survey party is required onboard the survey party chief will produce a daily log giving anchor positions, line out, and tensions, and deliver this each day to the QP Marine Department representative onboard for review.

19) When running anchors across existing flow lines, the anchor shall be fitted with a safety wire in addition to the pennant wire. This should, preferably be shackled to a suitable strong point on the vessels deck using a short wire strop. If this system is used, provision must be made for the strop to be picked up by the AHT during recovery of the anchors, without the use of divers. Alternatively the anchor pennant wire shall be securely connected to a second independent drum on the anchor- handling tug.

20) It is expressly forbidden to run anchors "just clear of the seabed".

21) Anchors must be lifted and fully recovered before being re-run to a new location. It is expressly forbidden to drag an anchor and cable to a new location.

22) Anchors must always be hove tight to the roller on the anchor- handling tug. If due to the construction of the AHT this is not possible, then the anchor shall be at less than 1/3 of the water depth below the surface and this should be verified by sighting the anchor.

23) Anchors must always be recovered under tension. To ensure this the anchor handling vessel should have its engines running in the ahead position when recovering anchors.

24) All anchor handling vessels associated with a Pipe-lay or Construction barge spread must be capable of carrying out the operation safely. In addition, all vessels must be constructed so as to enable safety wires to be easily and safely secured to anchors when crossing flow lines, or subsea structures.

Where it is proposed to "deck" conventional fluked anchors then the anchor handling vessels should have a large open stern fitted with a roller of sufficient size.


Further information on towing vessels operating with pipe-lay and construction spreads is contained in QP Specifications for Pipe-lay & Construction Barge.

25) When recovering anchors the master,(or survey party chief if in attendance), must

check the anchor recovery position. This should be done with the anchor pennant wire hove tight, but before the anchor leaves the seabed.

An immediate check against the drop position should be made and any discrepancy

greater than 10 metres reported immediately to QP Marine Department or its representative onboard.

A record of all anchor drop and recovery positions should be available at all times, and

hard copies if requested be available for the QP Representative. 26) Vessels connecting and disconnecting anchor wires to pre-set anchors must make

provision to ensure that there is no contact between any of the wires and flow lines, umbilicals and structures.

27) All vessels required by contract to be equipped with winch tension meters must utilize

these when securing to a multiple point anchor system in order to pre-tension the anchors. This is to ensure that the anchors are fully bedded in and will hold the vessel securely.

The tension meters must remain fully operational and constantly monitored whilst the

vessel is moored in order to assist early detection of anchor slippage or breakout. 28) All vessels shall be capable of running anchors a distance of at least 10 times the depth

of water in which they are operating. If laying an anchor pattern with more than two anchors, and operating without the assistance of an anchor handling tug, the anchor wires shall be such length as to extend from one end of the anchor pattern to the other.

29) In the interests of safety laying or dropping of any anchors will not take place during the

hours of darkness except in the following special circumstances,

Supply vessels anchoring in open water locations adjacent to drilling rigs and only when essential for the urgent re-supply of the rig to prevent it shutting down.

Pipe-lay barges, where by the nature of the operation they have to continuously move through the field area and where interruption to this movement would cause damage to or buckling of the pipe being laid.

Emergency or extenuating circumstances where, in the opinion of the Manager Marine, the risk of damage to existing structures, or injury to personnel outweighs the possible risk of damage to pipelines or other subsea structures.

30) All vessels and barges secured to a multiple anchor mooring pattern must take adequate action prior to the onset of bad weather to adequately prepare the vessel or barge.

The actions may include:-

Re-aligning the barge or vessel onto a more favourable heading to best ride out the storm


Re-locating the barge or vessel within the anchor pattern to increase the distance from any fixed structure (storm stand-by location).

Re-locating the anchors.

Abandon the location, either leaving or lifting the anchors, and leaving the field area for a safer location.

When deciding on the best course of action to take the responsible person onboard the barge or vessel must, at the very least, take into account the following: -

The time taken to complete the necessary preparatory work in good time prior to the onset of bad weather

The additional assets (such as towing vessels and anchor handling vessels) that may be needed.

The nature of the work engaged upon, which may require setting down of heavy lifts, disconnecting of stingers or laying down of pipe, divers' recovery.

The reliability of the available weather forecasts

The requirement of at least one towing vessel to be attached to the towing bridle before the forecast time of deterioration of weather conditions.

31) Buoys placed in the field shall only be used for their intended purpose. At no time shall the direction of pull be towards a subsea pipeline unless specifically approved. The above lists are not meant to be exhaustive and it is expected that the responsible person onboard the vessel or barge will have sufficient experience and knowledge to best prepare the barge or vessel for storm conditions.

Should it be considered that the action taken by the vessel or barge be inadequate and pose an increased risk to QP assets or personnel, QP reserve the right to instruct the barge or vessel operators as appropriate, to reduce such risk. This may mean, in extreme circumstances, ordering the cessation of operations, the removal of the barge or vessel from close proximity to fixed structures, or removal of the barge or vessel from the field area. 10.8.1 Wires in Close Proximity to Fixed Structures

Anchor wires shall pass clear of fixed structures by a minimum of 10 metres at all times. Wires shall not be run through fixed structures such as platforms or Wellhead jackets. In certain extreme circumstances it may be necessary to run a mooring wire under a flare bridge. A full and complete procedure for this should be submitted. During pipe laying, the start-up head of the pipeline may be secured to a fixed structure when it is impossible to use a gravity block or a holdback anchor. Permission must be obtained from the asset holding Department Manager when securing the pipe head to a fixed structure. In these circumstances it is recommended that the load is shared between two or more attachment points.


11.0 OTHER REFERENCES

QP Specifications for Pipe-lay & Construction Barges QP Procedures for Dynamically Positioned Vessel Operations QP Rig Move Manual QP Rig Move Procedure QP Lifting Equipment Regulations QP Safety Regulations for Contractors

11.1 REVISIONS

This manual may be revised periodically. Proposals for change to this manual should be forwarded in writing to the Manager, QP Marine Department. 12.0 APPENDICES

The following are not intended to supersede or replace statutory requirements, e.g. SOLAS, ISM, or Class requirements. Where there is a specific QP requirement for a particular operation, this will be addressed by contract.

12.1 LIST OF CERTIFICATES

Valid original certificates required to be carried onboard all vessels

Certificate of Registry (Flag State) (valid indefinitely)

Load Line Certificate

Latest Hull and Machinery survey reports issued by the Classification Society.

Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate

Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate. or a 'Statement of Fact' from the Classification Society to state the equipment levels onboard, and the maximum number of persons to be carried, will be acceptable where a 'Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate' is not required by Statute

De-rat / De-rat Exemption Certificate

ISPS Certificate (where applicable)

Safe Manning Certificate

Ships Radio License

Cargo Ship Radio Telephony Certificate

Classification Society Certificate indicating Special Notations.

Certificate of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment (Annual)

Crane and Lifting Gear test and inspection Certificates issued by a QP approved Classification Society (inspection not more than 6 months old, tests to be annual)

Manufacturer's Crane Certificates, Load Charts and Classification Society Installation approval. To be checked and certified by QP Corporate HSE Dept.

Certificates of Competency of Master and Officers

Catering Staff Health Certificates

H2S Certificates for all crew

Valid Certificates of Inspection for Life Rafts and Hydro-static Releases and other lifesaving appliances.


Helideck certification (if applicable)

Other certificates relevant to vessel type and duty (such as Bollard Pull, Towing wire and winch certificates for towing vessel's, and D.P. certification).

Fire Fighting equipment Certificate of Inspection (valid 1 year).

Certificate of Inspection of Fixed Fire Fighting Equipment (valid 2 years).

International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate

Oil Record Book in accordance with MARPOL 73/78 Annex 1, Regulation 20.

Stability Information including any limitations and crane operations. This to be endorsed by the Classification Society.

Fumigation Certificate (not more than 6 months old, with the vessel fumigated prior to its arrival in Qatari waters).

Diving Spread Certification - checked by QP Marine Department – MRO(O)

Gulf Helicopters will inspect the helideck and give approval for use.

12.2 LIST OF MANUALS, PUBLICATIONS AND DRAWINGS All vessels entering QP operating areas will have onboard the Manuals, publications and drawings listed below. These should be maintained and kept up to date as required.

QP Marine Offshore Operations Manual

QP Contractor Safety Rules

Individual Company Safety Regulations (Vessel Owner/Operator)

Charts as required (latest edition and corrected)

Pilot Books/Sailing Directions as required (latest edition)

Chart & Publication Correction Log

Notices to Mariners

Deck, Engine Room & Radio Logbooks

QP Field Charts covering the vessel's operating area (latest edition)

Tide Tables (QP and Outside Agency)

Nautical Almanac and Navigation Tables

Compass Error Book and Deviation Table

Sufficient Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals for the equipment onboard

Stability Information (as approved by Classification Society) and applicable to vessel type and size.

Ship Security Plan in accordance with ISPS (where applicable)

Planned Maintenance Programme

Vessel’s Operations Guide

SOLAS (1974 plus latest amendments)

MARPOL (1973 and 1978 plus latest amendments)

ROPME (latest edition)

State of Qatar Government Maritime Rules and Regulations

GCC Maritime Rules and Regulations

Merchant Shipping Notices as applicable

International Code Of Signals


Record of Anchor Patterns approved for use by vessel

General arrangement plan of vessel, including deck and tank plan,

General arrangement plan of the engine room (s) showing all major equipment.

General arrangement plan of the propulsion equipment, including thrusters.

Schematic diagrams of Bulk and Liquid pumping systems

Schematic diagrams of Power generation and distribution showing switchboards, transformers, UPS, back-up battery systems and equipment.

General arrangement of Helideck (if applicable).

General arrangement of Diving System (if applicable),

General arrangement of Cranes and outreach (if applicable),

General arrangement of all safety, lifesaving and fire fighting equipment

Crane SWL diagrams

12.3 NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT

The minimum amount of Navigation Equipment onboard any vessel entering QP operating areas will consist of the following:

One Gyro Compass with repeater aft (for AHTS).

Two Radars, at least one of which is Gyro Stabilised Daylight Viewing Radar.

One Magnetic Compass, properly adjusted with recent Deviation Card and record of error observations.

One Automatic Pilot

Automatic Identification System (AIS)

Speed/distance log

Two V.H.F. Radios on the bridge. Programmed to QP frequencies.

One GPS Receiver

One SSB Radio

One Daylight Signalling Lamp (with both battery and mains supply)

One Ships Whistle, Bell and Gong for use in Fog

International Code Flags

Binoculars.

One Echo Sounder

Signalling whistle

Internal telephone system.

Navigational lights and shapes as required by International Regulations.

Anemometers giving wind speed and direction. These to be installed at an elevated and open position clear of obstruction in order to give accurate measurements.

Thermometers.

Barometer

At least two searchlights.

Qatar National, Flag State and signalling Flags.

Watch keeping Standing Instructions and Night Order Book

Deck, Engine, Cargo and Radio watch logbook.


12.4 MACHINERY SPACES REQUIREMENTS 1. Engine room spaces must be clean and all equipment in good working order.

2. Bilges must be kept dry and clean.

3. Engine room log books shall show all activities over a 24 hour period and include running hours, maintenance, any repair works and bilge water disposal.

4. All machinery gauges, instrumentation monitoring equipment and alarm systems shall be in good working order.

5. Vessels shall have a minimum of two generators and each generator shall be capable of supplying the full load under operating loading conditions under peak ambient conditions of 45°C (113°F) air temperature, 95% relative humidity and 35°C (93°F) sea temperature. There should be effective “black start” arrangements on board.

6. Where more than two generators are fitted then the load shall be distributed such that a stand-by generator will always be available to ensure 100% load in the event of one generator failing. Generators shall be able to parallel on the switchboard.

7. The Emergency Generator, if fitted, will be capable of supplying power for up to 18 hours to run the following: Emergency lighting, communication equipment, fire/gas alarms and detection equipment, one fire pump and the permanently installed diving equipment. An automatic start facility shall be fitted such that this generator takes no more than 45 seconds to come on line. Weekly functional tests are to be logged.

8. An alternate or emergency steering system is to be available at all times.

9. A self-contained sewage treatment system that meets both MARPOL and ROPME protocols shall be fitted, and operated at all times, this is required under State of Qatar legislation.

10. An oily water separator shall be fitted with an alarm for bilge overboard discharge. The alarm shall activate whenever the oil content of overboard discharge exceeds 15 ppm (parts per million).

11. All piping in the engine room and on deck shall be colour coded and marked to an approved International Standard.

12. For vessels equipped with a crane, there shall be two general service pumps that can be used either as Fire or Ballast pumps and shall be provided with sufficient ballasting capacity to trim the vessel for heavy lifts.

13. Main and emergency bilge pumps shall be provided.

14. An emergency fire pump shall be provided.

15. A portable salvage pump shall be provided, with sufficient hoses for expected use.

16. Fuel and fresh water capacity shall be sufficient for 21 days continuous operation.

17. Emergency fuel shut offs for all diesel engines shall be located outside the engine room and centralized where physically possible. All shall be clearly marked.

18. Bilge alarms shall be fitted in all engine spaces, periodically unattended machinery spaces and remote spaces. These alarms shall be tested weekly.

19. The bilge alarm will sound audibly in the control room or externally as required.

20. Switchboard areas shall have rubber matting for safety.

21. Clear access to well marked emergency exits.

22. Air receivers to be marked with safe working pressure and have valid hydro test certificates.


12.5 STCW CERTIFICATION FOR CONTRACT VESSELS

Stand-By Vessels Minimum Qualification

Required STCW Reference

Experience

Required

Master Master <500grt A-II/3 One Year

Mate Officer I/C Navigational

Watch

A-II/3 6 months

Ch. Engineer Chief Engineer

750-3000kw

A-III/3 One year

Seamen Ratings Certificate A-II/4 6 months

Mechanics/Oilers Ratings Certificate A-III/4 6 months

Supply/Anchor

Handling Vessels

Minimum Qualification


Experience

Required

Master Master <3000grt A-II/2 Five Years


Watch

A-II/1 Three Years

Ch. Engineer Chief Engineer 3000kw

and above

A-III/2 Three Years

2nd Engineer 2nd Engineer 3000kw

and above

A-III/2 Six months



Construction

Work Boats, SBM

Maintenance

Vessels. Wire Line

Vessels etc.

Minimum Qualification


Experience

Required

Master Master <3000grt A-II/2 Three Years


Watch

A-II/1 One Year

Ch. Engineer Chief Engineer 750-

3000kw

A-III/2 One Year



General Positions Minimum Qualification


Experience

Required

Crane Operator Rating Certificate

Crane Operators Certificate

A-II/4/A-VII One year Offshore

Catering Staff Cook/Steward

Health Certificate

Food Handling Certificate

A-VII Six months Sea Service


Diving Vessels Minimum Qualification


Experience

Required

Master Master <3000grt or

greater if required

A-II/2 One Year in rank on Diving

Vessels

Mate Chief Mate/Officer I/C

Navigational Watch

A-II/2 One Year holding Certificate

Snr DPO Chief Mate/Officer I/C

Navigational Watch


Jnr DPO Office I/C navigational

Watch


Ch. Engineer Chief Engineer 750-

3000kw

A-III/3 One year in rank

2nd Engineer 2nd Engineer A-III/3 One Year holding Certificate

SDPO Officer I/C Engineering

Watch

A-III/3 6 months

JDPO Officer I/C Engineering

Watch

A-III/1 6 months holding certificate

ETO/DP Tech As Appropriate A-VII One Year

Bosun Ratings Certificate A-II/4 Three years


Mechanics/Oilers Ratings Certificate A-III/4 6 months On 24 hour Dive Boats the numbers of DPO’s & DPE’s are doubled

DP Certification

and experience

requirements for

DP vessels

DP Certification General DP

Experience

Time on

System

Hand over period for

initial approval

Master DP Operators Cert. 5 Years 250 hrs 5 days

Snr DPO DP Operators Cert. 1 year 250 hrs 5 days

Jnr DPO DP Operators Cert. 6 months 50 hrs 5 days

Ch. Engineer DP Log Book 3 yrs 7 days

2nd Engineer DP Log Book 1 yr 5 days

SDPE DP Log Book 6 months 5 days

JDPE DP Log Book Nil 5 days

ETO/DP Tech DP Log Book 1 yr 7 days

Bosun One Years Previous service on board Diving Vessels

In addition to the above, ALL personnel shall have received emergency, occupational safety, medical care and survival function training in compliance with Regulations VI of STCW 95 as per their base country certification and flag state authorities.

Radio Qualifications: The requirements for each individual ships radio station, with regard to certificated Radio Operators under Section IV of STCW and the Radio Regulations must be strictly adhered to at all times. Fast Rescue craft: If these craft are available, qualified crews are to be trained and qualified as per STCW 95. It is the Masters responsibility to ensure that all the vessels crew are familiar with the onboard safety procedures and emergency drills. All Safety Equipment must be tested regularly and any deficiencies reported immediately.


Heat stress (A silent workplace hazard) Heat stress When the human body is unable to maintain its normal core temperature of 38-39

0C (99-100

0F),

and overheats due to external heat sources, heat induced illnesses or disorders will occur.

Heat – induced disorders `

Lower physical performance and lower mental alertness

Skin rash, heat cramps

Irritability, anger, fatigue, dehydration, fainting and sometimes heat stroke

Heat stress affecting factors

Air temperature

Humidity in the air

Radiant heat

Wind velocity

Condition of the employee such as: age, gender, life style, alcohol intake, heart disease, diabetes or

heat tolerance level)

Type or amount of clothing

Level of work activity (Light, Medium and Heavy)

Management of Heat Stress

Limit the worker’s exposure to prolonged periods in high temperatures. (Regular breaks to lower the

body temperature)

Wear appropriate clothing.

Plan the daily activities to perform heavy and medium type of work activity in cooler times of a day.

Provide adequate cool drinking water supplies and necessary electrolytes replacement drinks.

Awareness on heat stress management and signs and symptoms of heat stress.

Provide acclimatization of the workers to the outside heat. Provision of cool rest areas.

Biological monitoring of workers such as oral temperature, heart beat are to be recorded if heat

stroke or if dehydration is suspected. Seek medical assistance.